Couscous with Squash

Ingredients

• 1½ cups slivered yellow onion (2 medium)2 cloves garlic, minced1 tbsp olive oil1 cup sliced carrots (2 medium)2 tsp ground turmeric2 tsp ground cumin½ tsp salt¾ cup water1 cup sliced yellow summer squash (1 small)1 cup sliced zucchini (1 small)1 cup chopped green pepper (1 large)¾ cup chopped seeded tomato (1 large)1 (10 oz) pkg quick cooking couscous½ cup snipped fresh mint

Method

1. In a large skillet, sauté onion and garlic over medium heat until tender.
2. Add carrots, turmeric, cumin, and salt.
3. Add water. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Add yellow squash, zucchini, and sweet pepper. Cook, covered for about 5 minutes more or until vegetables are tender.
5. Stir in chopped tomato.
6. Meanwhile, prepare couscous according to package directions, adding optional salt.
7. Transfer couscous to a large bowl. Add vegetable mixture; stir to combine. Stir in mint.
8. Serve immediately.